Revealed: the barriers keeping first-time buyers off the property ladder

At Tiles Direct, we wanted to find out more about the barriers preventing first-time buyers from saving for a deposit on their home – so we conducted a survey to find out what Brits believed were the greatest obstacles to homeownership. From rent prices and the cost of living to interest rates and irresponsible spending, respondents weighed in on the factors keeping Generation Y off the UK property ladder.

The results of the study are below – segmented by gender, age bracket and location.

Topline results:

In your opinion, what is the single biggest barrier blocking first-time buyers from saving for a deposit on a house?